Offshore Maxi Yacht Racing Articles
Two final coastal races — one of 20 nautical miles, the second 10 — were set against the dramatic backdrop of Fort Charlotte, perched high above the leeward end of the starting line. From there, race officer Nigel Biggs and his team oversaw a start sequence that has quickly become one of the most distinctive in international maxi racing: sheer cliffs, narrow tactical margins, and 100-foot yachts tacking within metres of each other.
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Antigua’s final race delivers a last-minute maxi showdown.
11-03-2026
Raven Unleashed: Speed, Stability and a New RORC Transatlantic Race Record Crossing the finish line off English Harbour at close to 30 knots of boat speed, Raven completed the Atlantic crossing in six days and 22 hours, a performance that signals a decisive shift in what modern offshore monohulls are capable of. Light for her length, foil-assisted and engineered to sustain extreme average speeds over multiple days, Raven represents not just a fast yacht — but a new design philosophy coming of age.
09-02-2026
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race will be remembered as the moment a new benchmark was laid down in offshore monohull sailing. The 34-metre Baltic 111 Raven didn’t just win — she rewrote the record book, claiming Monohull Line Honours, securing the IMA Transatlantic Trophy, and setting a new monohull race record on the 3,000-nautical-mile passage from Lanzarote to Antigua.
09-02-2026